ortodontist

Shade discoloration occurs in 10% of root canal-treated teeth and can be the result of bleeding inside the tooth after trauma, pulp tissue left after treatment, drugs used in the root canal treatment, and staining from dental cements or materials. Non-vital bleaching is a procedure for treating discolored root canal-treated teeth and involves an in-office procedure or the “walking bleach technique” or a combination of both. The treatment consists of placing a high concentration of bleaching solution or gel inside a tooth and usually requires a several applications.